Chapter 465: Chapter 124: Senior Brother He Enters Junior Sister Ruo’s Room Late at Night

When Qin Gengyun discovered that Zheng Shengmo was killed by the Red Flame Fox, he sensed something strange about his wife.

Later, Jian Yue assigned personnel into teams but arranged for his wife to escort Lin Qingchou back to the city alone.

The uneasy feeling in Qin Gengyun’s heart intensified.

Yet, he had no clue for the moment.

In fact, he had always had vague suspicions about his wife’s true identity.

After all, her background was too mysterious, her cultivation technique and combat power too strong, and she was so well-acquainted with the secrets of the Cyan Lotus Sect.

If she were merely an unappreciated elder, she couldn’t have achieved this.

But since she was unwilling to speak, Qin Gengyun didn’t press further.

Nevertheless, he had resolved that no matter who she was, he wouldn’t separate from her.

Tonight, Zheng Shengmo died suddenly, and Lin Qingchou was assaulted by him, which all happened too abruptly.

Qin Gengyun vaguely felt that these matters might be related to his wife.

After all, she was an elder of the Cyan Lotus Sect, so it would make sense if she wanted revenge for them.

Qin Gengyun was just worried that if his wife carried out such dangerous acts alone, she would eventually be discovered.

He even speculated that perhaps there was no Red Flame Fox at all.

But when he truly encountered the Red Flame Fox, most of his doubts were dispelled, feeling that he was being overly suspicious.

His wife being only at the sixth layer of the Golden Core, how could she possibly kill Nascent Soul Peak Zheng Shengmo?

Yet, when he engaged in close combat with that Red Flame Fox, the sense of unease surged in his heart again.

If this Red Flame Fox was as powerful and ruthless as recorded in the archives,

they would have suffered heavy casualties, and he would certainly not be able to hold off for so long.

Especially with the blow that injured the Red Flame Fox, Qin Gengyun had a clear feeling.

There was no way the opponent could have dodged it!

The belief that close combat could restrain the Red Flame Fox was simply unbelievable!

Carrying certain suspicions and worries, Qin Gengyun immediately headed to Qiu Zhihe’s room upon returning.

Yet, after knocking for a long time, there was no response from inside.

"Junior Sister Ruo, are you in there?"

Unwilling to give up, Qin Gengyun continued knocking. Some female disciples passing by saw Qin Gengyun and curiously whispered:

"Senior Brother He is really different toward Junior Sister Ruo, rushing to find her right after battling with the Red Flame Fox."

"We were clearly the ones fighting alongside Senior Brother He just now, Ruo Mei did nothing, why is that?"

"Well, who can blame it when Junior Sister Ruo is so delicate and lovable?"

"Stop it, have you forgotten how Junior Sister Ruo stabbed someone before?"

With reluctance, the female disciples entered their own rooms, while Qin Gengyun continued knocking on Ruo Mei’s door.

He was determined to confirm his suspicions.

"Senior Brother He."

A clear voice sounded from behind, and Qin Gengyun turned around to see Xu Caihe and Zhou Ling’Er looking at him with surprise.

Both had complex expressions, their beautiful eyes slightly dimmed, and Xu Caihe softly said:

"Junior Sister Ruo is in the bath, she’ll be back soon."

Qin Gengyun was startled, quickly saying, "Thank you, Junior Sister Xu."

Then he stood by Ruo Mei’s door, seemingly determined to wait for her to return.

Xu Caihe lightly bit her lip, while Zhou Ling’Er suddenly smiled:

"Senior Brother He, thank you today. If it weren’t for you, we’d all be dead by that Red Flame Fox."

Qin Gengyun paused in silence, shook his head with a bitter smile, "Maybe it never intended to kill us."

The two women froze, Zhou Ling’Er said in surprise, "How could that be? Zheng Elder was even killed by it."

Qin Gengyun said, "Perhaps she felt Zheng Elder deserved to die, and we did not."

The two women were stunned, their mouths agape, thinking, "Is it appropriate to say such things?"

Xu Caihe looked at Qin Gengyun, her beautiful eyes flickering, and suddenly said softly:

"Senior Brother He is right."

"Hey, Caihe!"

Zhou Ling’Er hurriedly pulled her; after all, Xu Caihe was the daughter of the City Lord of Zhenlian City, she couldn’t speak recklessly.

"Senior Brother He, we’re heading back to our rooms, you... rest early too."

Zhou Ling’Er pulled Xu Caihe away, as Qin Gengyun continued waiting at the door.

Many female disciples passing by saw this, their eyes filled with ambiguity and jealousy.

After today, He Zhiqiu’s name would become famous across Eastern Cultivator; when he returned to the Zhenyang Sect, it’s foreseeable his position would rise several levels.

With his strong, secure muscles, which woman wouldn’t be enchanted?

It’s just unfortunate that Senior Brother He was mesmerized by Ruo Mei, that little Fox Spirit. Such a good Dao companion, yet someone else had beaten them to it.

The female disciples watched the excitement for a while before returning to their rooms.

As the night deepened, the long corridor turned eerily cold and silent.

Qin Gengyun stood firm and unmoving, like a mountain in the darkness.

No one knew how much time passed before a gentle sound of footsteps approached, and Qin Gengyun turned to see that delicate figure.

"Senior Brother He, why are you here?"

Ruo Mei’s hair was slightly wet, wearing a Purple Cloud Smoke Gauze Halter Dress, her shoulders draped with a thin veil, her fair skin faintly visible. She looked at Qin Gengyun, her face flushing with doubt and shyness.

"She’s here, Junior Sister Ruo finally returned!"

"Move aside, I can’t see!"

The female disciples peering from windows in nearby rooms were excited.

Qin Gengyun’s gaze fixed on Ruo Mei’s face, then shifted to her left shoulder, smiling, "Junior Sister Ruo, I have something to ask you; may I come in?"

Ruo Mei cradled a basin and towel used for bathing, looked around shyly, and softly said:

"Okay..."

With that, she bowed her head and walked past Qin Gengyun, opening her door, just like a shy little cat, she slipped inside, and Qin Gengyun followed her in.

As the door closed, the surrounding female disciples erupted in excitement.

"Oh my, Junior Sister Ruo let Senior Brother He in!"

"Alone at night, this is crazy!"

"My Senior Brother He, boohoo!"

"Junior Sister Ruo is so adorable; I just want to bite her!"

"Why is there no sound from inside? Could they be already... doing that?"

Inside Ruo Mei’s room.

Qiu Zhihe gestured for silence, raised her hand to draw an array covering the room, then turned to Qin Gengyun and smiled:

"Husband, I heard you single-handedly repelled the Red Flame Fox. With such achievements, your future will be smooth, that’s wonderful!"

Qin Gengyun suddenly stepped forward, grabbing her shoulders, Qiu Zhihe barely perceptibly winced a bit, speaking shyly:

"Husband, please! So many saw you enter my room."

Qin Gengyun looked down at her, suddenly asking, "Darling, after you escorted Lin Qingchou back, where did you go?"

Qiu Zhihe said, "I practiced for a while in my room, then went for a bath."

Qin Gengyun looked at her freshly bathed, rosy face, his hands loosening slightly from her shoulders, and asked:

"Darling, the Red Flame Fox is a Seventh Grade Demonic Beast, weren’t you worried we might be in danger? That doesn’t seem like you."